In 2026, the Labor Economy becomes one of the most important sources of economic growth — not despite automation, but because of it. As intelligence scales, demand accelerates for human labor that cannot be abstracted away.
The December 2025 update of the “Wage to Wallet™ Index” reveals an economy that is no longer moving in a single direction, but splitting along a decisive fault line shaped by liquidity access, income timing and perceived opportunity. Produced in collaboration with WorkWhile and Ingo Payments,...
The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) sued UPS Monday (Dec. 15), alleging that the package delivery company “repeatedly and persistently” underpaid seasonal workers by requiring them to work off the clock, failing to accurately record all hours worked, and manipulating timekeeping...
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December 15, 2025
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November 25, 2025
With inflation and changing government policies prompting widespread uncertainty, 6 in 10 American workers are facing pocketbook challenges while lacking the steadiness and predictability of a salaried job. Get...
October 27, 2025
The Labor Economy is a group of about 60 million essential workers who keep the service and supply systems in the United States moving. Get the Full Story Complete the...
December 15, 2025
The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) sued UPS Monday (Dec. 15), alleging that the package delivery company “repeatedly and persistently” underpaid seasonal workers by requiring them to work off the clock, failing to accurately record all hours worked, and manipulating timekeeping systems to reduce paid hours. Get the Full Story Complete […]
